Mr. Carl Francis Cotten Sr.'s Obituary
Carl Francis Cotten Sr. passed away October 25, 2015. He was a proud graduate of Isaac Litton High School class of 1956. He was the owner of Carl Cotten Roofing for over 60 years. As a young man he was a “bat boy” for the Nashville Vols and met his future wife Shirley at the Sulpher Dell ballpark. He coached little league football for many years. Carl was an avid golfer and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Shirley; his son Carl Jr. (Sheila )Cotten; daughter Sherry (Johnny) Hesson; grandchildren John (Brandee) Garrison, Adam Jones, Brandi Hesson, and Carl “Boo” Cotten III; great-grandchildren John Garrison III, Madee Garrison, and Ruger Garrison; brother Ronald (Kathleen) Cotten; and sister Patsy Large.
A Visitation for friends and family will be held Wednesday, October 28, from 12-8 pm and Thursday from 10 am until service time at 1 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 29 at 1:00 PM. All services will be at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery 5110 Gallatin Rd. Nashville, TN www.springhillfh.com (615)865-1101
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